Yokohama Tire to Introduce Two New Truck Tires
Two new Yokohama commercial truck tires will make their debut at the Technology & Maintenance Council’s (TMC) annual meeting and trade show, Feb. 4-6 at the Orlando Convention Center (Booth 2023).
By The Num8ers: Medium Truck Tires
U.S. tire dealers will be happy to know that manufacturers of medium truck tires believe the market will improve considerably during the second half of 2008. This means dealers will have a choice between more tires of the brands and types they prefer to sell. Bridgestone/Firestone, Goodyear, Hankook, Michelin and Toyo unanimously agree that 2008
Still Strong: Retreading Market Remains Steady Amid Ownership Changes
For the retread market, 2007 was a year of significant activity and change, with Bridgestone Corp. acquiring Bandag in June, followed the very next month by Michelin North America’s acquisition of Oliver Rubber Co. Both actions were all about efficiency and effectiveness, and fundamentally complete the marriage of new tire producers to major retread suppliers
Form vs. Function: Performance Still Most Important in Today’s Tires
During a long career in the tire biz, I’ve seen a few tires that simply didn’t look right. Once upon a time, a tire company rolled out a cantilevered sidewall that looked as strange to me as it must have appeared to would-be tire buyers. It didn’t sell. Neither did a one-ply bias tire billed
Michelin’s Selleck Discusses Global Strategy
The following interview of Pete Selleck, president of Michelin’s worldwide truck tyre business, appeared on roadtransport.com:
Lanxess Releases New Tyre Additive
Specialty chemicals group Lanxess has developed a new high-performance rubber additive.
Manufacturer Silence About Tread Depth Dangers Criticised
The continued lack of public recognition some U.K.-based tyre manufacturers give to wet condition grip performance in tyres with a tread depth below 3mm has been criticised by the chairman of the NTDA’s Tyre Wholesalers Group.
Trelleborg TM900 Now Available in 800/70R38
Trelleborg has added a 800/70R38 variation to its TM900 High Power line.
Conti: Planned EU Requirements Would Harm Traffic Safety
The European Union plans to reduce both CO2 emissions and noise pollution from road traffic with a range of planned regulations.
Progress or Trade-Offs?
Are we making any progress? It’s always an interesting question. When it comes to tires, the industry and fleets tend to focus on different goals. Fuel economy, maximizing intervals between scheduled maintenance, extending tire removal mileages, increasing driver satisfaction, maintenance outsourcing and a host of issues may compete for top billing. Tire selections are especially